PlainZIP

Newport, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47966

Vermillion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

461
163/sq mi
$62,750
Median income
$101,100
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newport pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
163
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47966 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47966 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana, home to just 461 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 163 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47966 reports a modest median household income of $62,750 (15% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,089. Local economic indicators show a 12.1% poverty rate alongside 8.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $101,100 for a typical home value (48% below the state average), with rent averaging $570 a month; 84.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. To put 47966 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vermillion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47966, Newport, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

461

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

163

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47966?

51.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,750

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$32,089

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47966 ranks nationally

Newport, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,750 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

214

Total Housing Units

183

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$101,100

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$570

Median Rent

1945

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 47966, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,524,000.

7

Businesses

24

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47966 vs 47854 →

ZIP 47966 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47966 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47966 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47966 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47854 Hillsdale, IN 849 6.0 mi
47928 Cayuga, IN 2,047 4.8 mi
47832 Bloomingdale, IN 1,040 7.6 mi
47847 Dana, IN 1,077 6.4 mi
47862 Montezuma, IN 1,610 8.4 mi
47952 Kingman, IN 2,798 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermillion County

47842 standard
Clinton, IN
Pop: 10,085
47928 standard
Cayuga, IN
Pop: 2,047
47974 standard
Perrysville, IN
Pop: 1,186
47847 standard
Dana, IN
Pop: 1,077
47854 standard
Hillsdale, IN
Pop: 849
47884 standard
Universal, IN
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Vermillion County Newport, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47966 in? ▼
ZIP code 47966 (Newport) is located in Vermillion County, Indiana. Vermillion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermillion-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47966? ▼
ZIP code 47966 in Newport, IN has a population of 461 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47966? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47966 is $62,750, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47966? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47966 is $101,100, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47966? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47966 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47966? ▼
ZIP code 47966 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47966? ▼
In ZIP code 47966, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47966? ▼
In ZIP code 47966, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47966? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47966 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.